(under subclass 201) Subject matter wherein the photocell detects a material having a cross-sectional dimension which is small compared to length and produces an electrical output which through additional structure controls the position, size or speed of the material.
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559.01+, for a web, strand, strip or sheet in the optical path including circuitry for analyzing the photocell output.
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356, Optics: Measuring and Testing,
364+, for the examination of materials using polarized light; subclass 371 for flatness tests; subclasses 372+ for the measurement of dimensions; subclass 399 for determining lateral alignment; subclasses 402+ for shade or color tests; subclasses 432+ for determining light transmission or
absorption of materials; subclasses 445+ for measuring the reflectivity of materials; and subclasses 237.1+ for the inspection for flaws or imperfections.